An abdominal tissue support for supporting excess abdominal adipose tissue away from the femoral crease to facilitate the maintenance of a sterile field for femoral puncture procedures. The abdominal tissue support may generally include a waist belt, at least one support apron affixed to the waist belt and a strap arrangement. The abdominal tissue support may also include a movable support apron slidable along the length of the waist belt. The strap arrangement may be securable at a patient's shoulders or to a fixture located near the patient's head.